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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,486.70, 17,234.10 and 11,081.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,486.70, 17,234.10 and 11,081.70 is: 16,626.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,486.70 : 17,234.10 = 11,081.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,486.70/17,234.10 = 11,081.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,486.70x = 17,234.10 × 11,081.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,486.70x = 190,983,125.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,983,125.97/11,486.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,626.46

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